Mainly eaten in Czechia.

Czech Christmas Bread (Vánočka)

Vánočka · pronounced: vánocska

A Czech Christmas bread recipe: vánočka is a buttery, egg-enriched plaited holiday loaf studded with raisins and almonds, served at Christmas and throughout Advent.

175 min Medium 1 servings
Cseh karácsonyi kalács recept: fonott vánočka otthon
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Ingredients

1 pieces
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For the starter

For the starter and dough

For the dough

Method

  1. Making the starter

    Warm a little milk, dissolve the yeast and a little sugar in it, then stir in some flour to form a thick dough, and leave it to prove in a warm place.

    40 min
  2. Making the base dough

    Mix the remaining flour, sugar, spices, egg yolk and rum with the proved starter, then knead well.

    10 min
  3. Butter and milk

    Add the room-temperature butter and the remaining milk, and work the dough until it is smooth and elastic.

    10 min
  4. Raisins and almonds

    Fold in the raisins and almonds, then cover and leave to prove again until the dough has slowly risen.

    40 min
  5. Shaping

    Divide the dough into 9 pieces, then into three groups: plait strands of 4, 3 and 2, then place the three plaits on top of one another to shape the loaf.

    15 min
  6. Glazing and baking

    Brush with the remaining egg yolk, then bake at 180°C for 20 minutes, then at 160°C for a further 40 minutes, until deep golden brown.

    60 min
Estimated nutrition
NutrientTotal (1 pieces)1 pieces
Energy3 745 kcal3 746 kcal
Fat173 g173 g
of which saturates87 g87 g
Carbohydrates470 g470 g
Protein72 g72 g
Fibre23 g23 g

An estimate calculated from the raw weight of the ingredients. Source: USDA FoodData Central.

Allergens and diets Based on the ingredients, it shows which common allergens the recipe contains and which diets it suits (e.g. gluten-free, dairy-free). For sensitive digestion, high-FODMAP and lactose-containing ingredients are listed separately. For information only; always check the actual products.

Contains: gluten, milk, egg, tree nuts

May contain: sulphites (depends on the exact product used)

For sensitive digestion: milk (lactose), flour, raisins (high-FODMAP or lactose-containing ingredients)

The labels are based on ingredient names, for information only and not medical advice. With a severe allergy or condition, check the actual products and ask your doctor.

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